THE SHOCK ABSORBER

The function of the shock absorber is to damp down suspension movements and prevent uncontrolled spring oscillations which would quickly cause wheel and tires to bounce on and off the road surface. It has a major role in vehicle control and safety. This article reviews various types of shock absorbers commonly in use, and specifically the basic shock absorber concepts which have been universally adopted, i.e. Telescopic, Strut and Lever Arm.

• Corporate Authors:

  Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

  Box 828
  Cape Town,   South Africa 
• Authors:
  • Girling, L
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-28
• Serial:
  • On the Road
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Damping (Physics); Design; Shock absorbers; Suspension systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00382526
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 629
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 30 1984 12:00AM